Forsberg and Smith both did good job setting up goals. Forsberg was fighting off 2 defenders and controlled the puck with one arm. Amazing play.

Nice finish by Bourque and Watson too, both finished with authority. Watson looks like he's pushing for a spot too.

Spaling and Gaustad have to be on notice.

Didn't go to the game but from what I saw of Watson at prospects camp, he went from a stick of a kid to more of an NHL body with a really good shot. He was roofing pucks when shooting. Glad to hear he's pushing for a spot. He could end up being another Mike Fisher when all is said and done.

Okay that Forsberg play was awesome. The strength to get off the check along the boards and then a soft pass past the defender to the goal mouth and an easy put in for Bourque. I was a fan of Forsberg before seeing that, I'm an even bigger fan now.

There's simply not a spot for Spaling anymore. I just don't see it. I hope it gets resolved.

Jones was good. I don't know who he'll play with, but I can't imagine him playing anywhere but in Nashille. But he needs to pick people off the goalie when they run into Pekka. That was disappointing.

I haven't heard anybody mention Cehlin. I was impressed. He looked right at home. I think he's headed to Milwaukee, but I'm really excited about him.

Hendricks was as expected for me. A 4th line experienced nhler playing in a preseason game.

Smith still looks like a gumby person to me, disjointed, flailing.....perhaps it's just his style of looking "I'm skating fast to catch up".... I just don't know. He mentally needs a reliable line so he can settle down and focus, maybe.

Rask was all over the place. (in a good way)
Watson looked composed.
Forsberg, could be lightning in a bottle, I think, if we get him on the right line.

I'm not terribly clear on Forsberg's situation as far as where he can play. I know (at least I think) Jones either makes the team or goes back to Portland in theory, but what about Forsberg? And how many games can he play before we have to make a decision? I know this has been covered before but I forgot.

Man if Smith can return to form and Ellis continues to play well, my expectations for this season are materially higher. They were both huge question marks, at least for me. Also, Pekka's hip not falling off is bueno.

I'm not terribly clear on Forsberg's situation as far as where he can play. I know (at least I think) Jones either makes the team or goes back to Portland in theory, but what about Forsberg? And how many games can he play before we have to make a decision? I know this has been covered before but I forgot.

I'm not clear on Forsberg, because he played in Sweden last year and when he was traded, his season was over and so he came over here. So I don't know what the options are with him. He had signed a elc with the caps in 2012, and then was loaned to his european team. So?

Jones has that 9 game minimum before he could be sent back to his junior team, but I can't imagine that that is in anyone's mind.

Forsberg can be sent to Milwaukee, but he absolutely will not be. By Trotz's own admission, he's been the best forward throughout training camp.

Forsberg still has a year remaining on his contract overseas so if he does not make the NHL roster he will go back there to play. Next season would be his first chance to play in the AHL. None of this matters though because I think he is going to be on the roster when it's all said and done.